- Weekly Newcomb News
- Posted September 8, 2009
TODAY’S FRIDAYS AT NEWCOMB: “Power is Knowledge in Rural Kenya” with Clinical Associate Professor for International Health and Development Laura Murphy
Friday, November 20
1 pm
The Newcomb College Institute
Early findings from an ongoing field test of hand-crank/dynamo charges for mobile phones, now taking place in an off-grid village in the Bugoma District of Kenya will be discussed, particularly as it pertains to the relevance of electricity to women’s lives in a Kenyan village. Lunch will be provided for those staying for the talk.
LADIES AND JOE
Friday, November 20
5:30 pm
Zotz Café, 8210 Oak St.
Did you enjoy GLunch? Maybe you wanted to come and didn’t make it. Cordelia Heaney and Megan Karbley continue the discussion about Tulane’s gay women’s climate Friday, November 20 at 5:30 pm at Zotz at 8210 Oak Street. Drop in for some joe, conversation, and new faces! RSVP’s are not required, but are appreciated. Please contact Megan Karbley at mkarbley@tulane.edu if you are interested in more information, but can’t make this event.
INTERN WITH NEWCOMB STUDENT PROGRAMS THIS SPRING
Application Deadline: November 25
The office of Newcomb Student Programs is currently seeking a student intern for the Spring 2010 semester. This intern will be an integral part of the Newcomb Student Programs team, helping to plan and implement co-curricular and leadership programs for undergraduate women at Tulane University, as well as having the opportunity to create their own unique event. Junior or Senior students are preferred. The student will receive 3 credit hours for GESS 457. For more information and to apply, please look at the application form, or email cheaney@tulane.edu.
PLEN'S “WOMEN & SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY” AND “WOMEN & PUBLIC POLICY” SEMINARS- FUNDING AVAILABLE
Application Deadline: November 24
Apply for funding for one of two January 2010 five-day seminars in Washington, D.C.: “Women & Science/Technology Policy” on January 4 – 8, or “Women & Public Policy” on January 11 – 15. The Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) is offering a one-of-a-kind opportunity for women students to learn first-hand how many different ways an individual can make and influence public policy. New this year: Students who attend the “Women & Public Policy” seminar may now choose to focus on policy tracks in Finance, Education or Sustainability! Sessions are taught by women who influence national policy every day: top legislative staffers, White House officials and federal agency leaders, nonprofit advocates and corporate lobbyists. These women immerse the students in the major issues of the day, guide them through the realities of policy making, and help them discover if they want to become part of the process. Newcomb Student Programs is accepting applications from students interested in assistance with funding to attend. For more information please see the application form, visit PLEN.org, or email cheaney@tulane.edu.
FACE AIDS WEEK
Join FACE AIDS in celebrating World AIDS Day with a full week of exciting events from November 30th-December 3rd!
The infamous panels from the Washington D.C. AIDS quilt will be on display in Kendal Cram, Monday-Wednesday 10am-8pm and Thursday 10am-5pm.
Monday, November 30th:
-11am-2pm: Free condoms and cupcakes will be available under Stern
-7pm: Enjoy FREE food and a movie screening of “A Closer Walk” in Jones 102
Tuesday, December 1st:
-7pm: Get inspired by hearing, the 3 P’s, a group of women telling their stories about living with HIV in New Orleans
Wednesday, December 2nd:
-9am-11am: FREE HIV testing at the student health center
-7pm: Come dance and learn at a FREE African Dance class
Thursday, December 3rd:
-4:30pm: Enjoy FREE Reginelli’s and listen to professionals talk about working with HIV.
NEWCOMB ASSETS ETIQUETTE DINNER
Wednesday, December 2
6-7 PM
Newcomb College Institute
RSVP by Monday, November 30 to nsp@tulane.edu
Join us for a formal catered meal and learn the ins and outs of workforce etiquette while you eat. Register by emailing nsp@tulane.edu before Monday, November 30 at 5 PM. A $10 fee, which can be paid at the beginning of the dinner, is requested to contribute to the dinner and gift bag.
